People with albinism in Malawi are being denied equal access to work because of discrimination, stigma, and fear.
On International Albinism Awareness Day, we urge governments to strengthen disability rights protections and expand inclusive employment.
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In a disastrous ruling, the Court of Appeal in London has overruled the High Court and upheld the government's decision to ban Palestine Action as a terrorist group.
Defining a protest group as terrorists has created an absurd situation where thousands have been arrested for holding up signs.
As Egypt & EU officials meet today for the association council, it's important to remember how the EU continues to betray Egyptians' struggle for democracy & good governance: Funding an autocratic machinery underming economic & political rights. sinaifhr.org/show/729
Brazilian judicial authorities in two important recent rulings have affirmed the rights of small landholders and Indigenous peoples in the Brazilian Amazon and called on federal authorities to remove illegal occupants.
These rulings tell perpetrators that justice is catching up with them.
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At least 8,500 attacks on education took place globally in 2024-2025, a more than 40 percent increase from the previous period, per a new report from the Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack.
These attacks harmed over 10,600 students, teachers, and education personnel.
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#TransnationalRepression has become a threat to human rights globally. @eudiplomacy.bsky.social & member states should step up efforts to:
🗺️Maps states responsible
🧰Use all foreign policy tools to hold them into account, suspend cooperation affected by TNR
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From health care bans to funding cuts to education restrictions, the consequences of hate-driven policymaking ripple well beyond trans communities, writes @hrw.org's @yaseminsmallens.bsky.social (Yasemin Smallens).
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Two years after the launch of the EU-Egypt Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership, there has been no meaningful progress on human rights, democracy, or the rule of law in Egypt, despite the fact that...
A historic move for labor rights! Last week, a new ILO Convention on decent work in the platform economy was adopted by the International Labour Conference.
The adoption of this Convention is a landmark moment, and it now needs to be translated into real changes in workers’ lives.
At least 8,500 attacks on education took place globally in 2024-2025, a more than 40 percent increase from the previous two-year period, according to Education Under Attack 2026, released today by the Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack (G...
The International Labour Organization’s (ILO) adoption of a new global treaty for decent working conditions in the gig economy is a major step toward protecting the rights of millions of workers world...
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From healthcare bans to funding cuts, the consequences of hate-driven policymaking ripple well beyond transgender communities.
Brazilian judicial authorities in two important recent rulings, affirmed the rights of small landholders and Indigenous peoples in the Brazilian Amazon and called on federal authorities to remove ille...
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Philippe Dam
Just Security
The European Parliament in Strasbourg adopted on June 16 its second motion in a year pressing European Union institutions and governments to address transnational repression.
Hungary's decision to stay in the ICC is a key moment in restoring rule of law in the country.
It should also serve as a catalyst for consistent, unwavering support for international justice and the ICC in EU Council conclusions.
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With Hungary's reversal of its decision to leave the International Criminal Court (ICC), the European Union has an opportunity to extend the significance of this moment for international justice well ...
